How to show Git diff for staged files
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Reviewing staged changes before committing is crucial for maintaining clean commit history and catching potential issues.
As the creator of CoreUI with extensive Git experience across numerous projects, I always review staged changes to ensure only intended modifications are committed.
The git diff --staged command shows exactly what will be included in your next commit, allowing for final verification.
This practice prevents accidental commits and maintains high code quality standards in collaborative development.
Use git diff --staged to show changes that have been added to the staging area.
git diff --staged
This command displays all changes that are currently staged and ready to be committed. Unlike git diff which shows unstaged changes, this shows exactly what will be included in your next commit. The output format is identical to regular diff, with + for added lines and - for removed lines, but only includes files that have been added to the staging area with git add.
Best Practice Note:
This is an essential step in our CoreUI development workflow to ensure commit quality and prevent unintended changes from being committed.
Use this command as your final review before running git commit to maintain clean project history.
